How to Sanitize Your Sponge
Germa-phobes unite! Here’s a quick way to sanitize your sponge in the microwave.
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This handy dandy trick kills 99% of the bacteria.
- Wet the sponge and pop it in the microwave on a paper towel.
- Place a small bowl of water next to it to protect the microwave.
- Put it on high for one minute, and voila! Bye-bye, bacteria.